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Verdict fallout: Irked villagers to move HC
GREATER NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority is considering an increase in the compensation rate offered to farmers in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. An increase of over 10 per cent is likely to be approved at the board meeting of
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:03P
Man held for masquerading cricketer
Garg, joint commissioner, traffic. "He was more than 6 feet 6 inches in height, had long hair and sported a beard. Despite his protests, his papers were seized and he was asked to appear in court on Saturday at 10am. Law permits us to book anybody,
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:03P
Bail is a sacred national treasure of justice
I am normally sober and calm when writing for this column or contributing to national debates on any topic, but today I am intoxicated with emotion and anger. The news that the leadership of the National
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:02P
Old Ken's past his cell by date
If this really all IS about making the victims' court ordeal less traumatic, then Clarke needs to muzzle those rottweiler defence lawyers who think that in lieu of evidence it's OK to make women brave enough to step into the witness box feel like
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:01P
Commercial 'artiste' Sachin Tendulkar gets tax breaks
That is the verdict of a Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, which has held that Tendulkar is eligible for deduction under section 80RR of the Income Tax Act in respect of sponsorship and advertisement revenues.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:01P
Jury Sworn in for Casey Anthony Trial
A panel of nine women and eight men was chosen. Twelve will comprise the actual jury - seven women and five men - and five will be alternates when court resumes Tuesday morning for opening arguments. Anthony, 25, is accused of killing her 2-year-old
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:00P
County sues Governor to prevent First 5 fund raid
"AB 99 will result in a loss of $88.3 million in local funds, these funds are designated for services to children and families in San Diego County." Eighty percent of the tobacco tax goes to local First 5 commissions for the express purpose of funding
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:59P
Winklevi To Appeal to Supreme Court
Despite losing their lawsuit for a bigger slice of Facebook last month, Tyler SH Winklevoss '04 and Cameron OH Winklevoss '04 are refusing to put the drama to rest. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has denied to
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:58P
Public court's 'verdict' on nuke plant in August
MUMBAI: The people's tribunal on the safety, viability and cost efficiency of nuclear energy, set up by anti-Jaitapur nuclear power plant activists, will deliver its "verdict" in August. The tribunal, headed by SD Pandit, former judge of the Bombay
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:58P
Public court's 'verdict' on nuke plant in August
MUMBAI: The people's tribunal on the safety, viability and cost efficiency of nuclear energy, set up by anti-Jaitapur nuclear power plant activists, will deliver its "verdict" in August. The tribunal, headed by SD Pandit, former judge of the Bombay
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:58P